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The Journal's View: Community must follow up on report in order to thrive

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June 30, 2022

Greater Spokane Incorporated and scores of partners launched Thrive Spokane earlier this month, releasing the findings of a months-long effort to develop an economic development strategy for the region.

Whatever Happened To: Browne Street Market and Francis Travel Center

Project at old Les Schwab location near downtown to start this summer

June 30, 2022

Mike McLean

Two commercial developments proposed by Spokane businessperson Sam Sidhu and first reported by the Journal in spring 2021 are on track to begin this building season, according to people familiar with each project.

$3 million residential care facility approved in Spokane Valley

Estimated project value increased by $1.5M since first submitted

June 30, 2022

Erica Bullock

The city of Spokane Valley has issued a commercial building permit for construction of a $3 million, 16-bed residential care facility. The project site is on an acre of land surrounded by commercial and residential uses at 17927 E. Appleway,

Fairchild Air Force Base to beta test externship program

Program pairs airmen with local businesses for four-week experience

June 30, 2022

Virginia Thomas

Fairchild Air Force Base will be the beta testing site for a U.S. Air Force program that will be launched this summer to match service members with local companies to exchange knowledge and ideas. Capt. Sean Johnson, chief technology officer of the

New Mister Car Wash planned on South Hill

Facility to be located near Maverik store

June 30, 2022

Karina Elias

A Mister Car Wash facility is planned at 4337 S. Regal, on the South Hill, according to preliminary planning documents submitted to the city of Spokane.

Vinegar Flats Farm adopts no-tilling technique

Alternative to plowing focuses on soil health, crop yield, community

June 30, 2022

Erica Bullock

On a 40-acre parcel of land tucked along the west side of Latah Creek where sounds of flowing water and chirping birds create a calm atmosphere in the historical farming neighborhood, Vinegar Flats Farm is in the middle of an important transition.

ALS nonprofit prepares to open second INW site

Matt's Place provides smart homes rent-free for duration of disease

June 30, 2022

Karina Elias

Matt's Place Foundation Inc. anticipates opening its second smart home by the end of summer, on Spokane's North Side, says Theresa Whitlock-Wild, co-founder and communications director for the Coeur d'Alene-based nonprofit

Mushroom farming grows in the Inland Northwest

Some compare growth trend to that of breweries in INW

June 30, 2022

Karina Elias

Josh Yake, founder and owner of Gourmet Foragables & More, of Spokane, says he remembers when he was the only mushroom vendor at Inland Northwest farmers markets.

Five business lessons learned in 40 years of banking

Investments in community, people are instrumental to succeed in business

June 30, 2022

Peter F. Stanton

This year, Washington Trust Bank celebrates its 120th anniversary, and 2022 also marks my 40th year at Washington Trust-an achievement that has offered many lessons in banking, business, and community along the way.

Parting Thoughts with HSSA's Susan Ashe

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June 30, 2022

Karina Elias

Susan Ashe, executive director of the Health Sciences and Services Authority of Spokane County, has announced her retirement, effective by the end of this year. She is 72 years old.